House Ethics Report Details Gaetz's Alleged Sexual Misconduct and Drug Use
A House Ethics Committee report details former Rep. Matt Gaetz's alleged sexual misconduct, including paying for sex with a 17-year-old girl, and illicit drug use, supported by witness testimonies, text messages, and financial records; Gaetz denies the allegations.
House Ethics Report Details Gaetz's Alleged Sexual Misconduct and Drug Use
A House Ethics Committee report details former Rep. Matt Gaetz's alleged sexual misconduct, including paying for sex with a 17-year-old girl, and illicit drug use, supported by witness testimonies, text messages, and financial records; Gaetz denies the allegations.
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64% Bias Score
Honda and Nissan to Merge, Creating World's Third-Largest Automaker
Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan announced plans to merge, forming the world's third-largest automaker by sales, along with Mitsubishi Motors, to enhance competitiveness in the electric vehicle market and reduce costs, amid industry-wide consolidation.
Honda and Nissan to Merge, Creating World's Third-Largest Automaker
Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan announced plans to merge, forming the world's third-largest automaker by sales, along with Mitsubishi Motors, to enhance competitiveness in the electric vehicle market and reduce costs, amid industry-wide consolidation.
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48% Bias Score
Philippines to Acquire U.S. Missile System Amid South China Sea Tensions
The Philippines announced plans to acquire the U.S. Typhon missile system to defend its maritime interests in the South China Sea, prompting China to warn of a regional arms race; the acquisition is expected to take at least two years.
Philippines to Acquire U.S. Missile System Amid South China Sea Tensions
The Philippines announced plans to acquire the U.S. Typhon missile system to defend its maritime interests in the South China Sea, prompting China to warn of a regional arms race; the acquisition is expected to take at least two years.
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52% Bias Score
Nordstrom to Go Private in $6.25 Billion Deal
The Nordstrom family and Mexican retail group El Puerto de Liverpool will acquire Nordstrom for $6.25 billion, offering shareholders $24.25 per share, a 42% premium, to address challenges from discount chains and other competitors, with the deal expected to close in the first half of 2025.
Nordstrom to Go Private in $6.25 Billion Deal
The Nordstrom family and Mexican retail group El Puerto de Liverpool will acquire Nordstrom for $6.25 billion, offering shareholders $24.25 per share, a 42% premium, to address challenges from discount chains and other competitors, with the deal expected to close in the first half of 2025.
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44% Bias Score
Short-Term CD Rates Remain High Despite Fed Rate Cuts
The Federal Reserve's three 2024 rate cuts decreased the Fed rate by 1%, impacting high-yield savings and CDs; however, short-term CDs still offer competitive returns, with options like TotalBank's 3-month CD at 4.71% APY.
Short-Term CD Rates Remain High Despite Fed Rate Cuts
The Federal Reserve's three 2024 rate cuts decreased the Fed rate by 1%, impacting high-yield savings and CDs; however, short-term CDs still offer competitive returns, with options like TotalBank's 3-month CD at 4.71% APY.
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44% Bias Score
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches Nearly \$1 Billion for Christmas Eve Drawing
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has reached an estimated \$970 million (\$439.9 million cash) for the Tuesday, December 24 drawing; this is only the third jackpot won in 2024, and the odds of winning are 1 in 302,575,350.
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches Nearly \$1 Billion for Christmas Eve Drawing
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has reached an estimated \$970 million (\$439.9 million cash) for the Tuesday, December 24 drawing; this is only the third jackpot won in 2024, and the odds of winning are 1 in 302,575,350.
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36% Bias Score
House Ethics Committee Report Finds Substantial Evidence of Gaetz's Misconduct
A House Ethics Committee report found substantial evidence that former Rep. Matt Gaetz violated House rules and state laws by engaging in sexual misconduct, including paying for sex with a minor, and illicit drug use, from 2017-2020, with payments totaling over $90,000 to 12 women.
House Ethics Committee Report Finds Substantial Evidence of Gaetz's Misconduct
A House Ethics Committee report found substantial evidence that former Rep. Matt Gaetz violated House rules and state laws by engaging in sexual misconduct, including paying for sex with a minor, and illicit drug use, from 2017-2020, with payments totaling over $90,000 to 12 women.
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56% Bias Score
Contagious Periods for Common Winter Illnesses and Updated Isolation Guidelines
The CDC provides updated guidelines for ending isolation after contracting COVID-19, flu, and RSV: 24 hours fever-free without medication and improved symptoms; Norovirus contagiousness may last 2 weeks post-recovery; Pneumonia contagiousness typically decreases after 24 hours of antibiotics.
Contagious Periods for Common Winter Illnesses and Updated Isolation Guidelines
The CDC provides updated guidelines for ending isolation after contracting COVID-19, flu, and RSV: 24 hours fever-free without medication and improved symptoms; Norovirus contagiousness may last 2 weeks post-recovery; Pneumonia contagiousness typically decreases after 24 hours of antibiotics.
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16% Bias Score
House Ethics Committee Releases Report Detailing Evidence of Gaetz's Misconduct
The House Ethics Committee released a report finding "substantial evidence" that former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old, for sex and used illegal drugs between 2017 and 2020; Gaetz denies wrongdoing but the committee released the report despite his resignation from Congr...
House Ethics Committee Releases Report Detailing Evidence of Gaetz's Misconduct
The House Ethics Committee released a report finding "substantial evidence" that former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old, for sex and used illegal drugs between 2017 and 2020; Gaetz denies wrongdoing but the committee released the report despite his resignation from Congr...
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68% Bias Score
Gold Prices Hit Record Highs Amidst Inflation and Geopolitical Uncertainty
Driven by inflation and geopolitical concerns, gold prices recently surpassed \$2,700 per ounce, exceeding previous records, prompting experts to predict further price increases in 2025 despite inflation cooling, though the extent of those increases is still uncertain.
Gold Prices Hit Record Highs Amidst Inflation and Geopolitical Uncertainty
Driven by inflation and geopolitical concerns, gold prices recently surpassed \$2,700 per ounce, exceeding previous records, prompting experts to predict further price increases in 2025 despite inflation cooling, though the extent of those increases is still uncertain.
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56% Bias Score
Fed Rate Cut Impacts CD Strategies for Savers
The Federal Reserve's 0.25 percentage point interest rate cut on Wednesday brings the federal funds rate to 4.25%-4.50%, impacting savers' CD strategies; long-term CDs offer fixed rates while short-term CDs offer higher initial returns but are subject to future decreases.
Fed Rate Cut Impacts CD Strategies for Savers
The Federal Reserve's 0.25 percentage point interest rate cut on Wednesday brings the federal funds rate to 4.25%-4.50%, impacting savers' CD strategies; long-term CDs offer fixed rates while short-term CDs offer higher initial returns but are subject to future decreases.
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48% Bias Score
Federal Reserve Rate Cuts Slightly Lower CD Yields; Strategic Ladder Approach Recommended
As Federal Reserve rate cuts lower average 12-month CD yields to 1.83% from 1.86%, top-performing CDs still offer approximately 4% yields, significantly higher than savings accounts; strategic CD laddering helps mitigate interest rate fluctuation risks.
Federal Reserve Rate Cuts Slightly Lower CD Yields; Strategic Ladder Approach Recommended
As Federal Reserve rate cuts lower average 12-month CD yields to 1.83% from 1.86%, top-performing CDs still offer approximately 4% yields, significantly higher than savings accounts; strategic CD laddering helps mitigate interest rate fluctuation risks.
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56% Bias Score